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French Bulldog sitting - Wooden sculpture for animal lovers
Sitting Bulldog
A smile can hardly be stifled, if you look into the squinting eyes of the faithful companion made of wood. With great attention to detail, the typical bat-like ears, the wrinkles on the forehead, whiskers on the wide mouth, the Balinese artist collective has carved this unique piece.
This animal figure from Suar captivates by the unique grain of the tropical wood. The strong contrast between very light golden brown and darker chocolate brown gives the body parts a special liveliness. Spreading out at a height of 48 cm, the animal figure sits comfortably and radiates calm. The strongly pronounced muscles convey the strength typical of this breed. A must-have for lovers of the French Bulldog. With a weight of 6.5 kg, the figure is also close to its living model.
Innovative artist collective in Bali
The sitting bulldog is a unique piece, formed by a Balinese artist collective in finest detail work. We came across the small manufactory during our last trip to Indonesia. Their woodcarvings are characterized by the realistic representation of the figures. The attention to detail, classical techniques combined with innovative approaches ensure the high standards the artists have.
The wondrous rain tree - Suar wood and its qualities
The authenticity of the art object is due not only to the execution but also to the special material from which it is carved. Suar - the wood of the wondrous rainbow tree - captivates with its contrasting grain between chocolate and golden brown. The relatively soft and rather light material is used for the construction of musical instruments.
The magical: In the film The Land of the Rainbow Tree with Elizabeth Taylor, tropical wood is the protagonist. It is said that the finder of the tree realizes the meaning of life. This acacia species does not belong to the endangered and protected woods.
Care tip: Suar wood tends to crack in variable humidity. Optimally this would be 50-60%. Underfloor heating and placing next to a radiator can increase cracking.